University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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f f 1 141' W 1 ,ff fr: we .. 1::s:r:s5a - . -, - '.4,- - aw- 1 ,, -' sv- , 1 , 7 2 , . '- ' , . I af 1, aaa., , .. i . A A T, , Ma ,E OBERT LOKEN, Vice Presizlezztg LEONE LANGFORD, Secretary, ELMER SOEHREN, P1'6'Sif16'11fj JOHN Mmuzs. Sergeant-at-Armsg HAROLD JOHNSON, Treasurer. The Gopher Literary HE Gopher Literary is one of the finest and largest literaries on the campus. It was organized in 1899 and has held regular meetings ever since. During the school year of 193 0-1931 this literary received the Union Cup, that is presented each year to the literary putting on the best type of programs and having the highest percentage of paid up members. The programs consisted of formal and informal debates, readings, vocal and in- strumental numbers, group singing, jokes and a newspaper. Entertainment Committees were appointed, who were responsible for new games to be played after the programs. This year the Gophers were fortunate in having two of their members on the Livestock Judging team. They were Milton Swenson and Goodwin Sonstegard. This literary was also well represented in debate, athletics and other activities of the School of Agriculture. It is the aim of the society that each member shall take part in a program once each term. This experience is invaluable to the student in later life. During the year many old members come back, and they agree that the meetings of the old Gopher Literary are among the most cherished memories of their school days. -ELMER SOEHREN. THE GOPHERS PRACTICE PARLXAMENTARY LAW Page Sezfclzly-fine

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CLETUS HALLQUIST, Vice P1-esirlenig AUDREY HOLMBERG, Secretary, LAMBERT ERICKSON, Prrsidzmtg HARRY NELSEN, Sergeant-at-A1'msg RALPH NEHL, Treasu1'er. The Owl Literary HE Owl Literary has maintained its reputation of being one of the most popular literaries on the campus again this year. Each Saturday night at 6:15 in Room 217, Engineering Building, the Owls held a meeting, which proved both entertaining and educational. Its members were all interested in doing their best in preparing good programs, and special attention was given to numbers in which many members could participate. They have made a specialty of mock trials, formal and informal debates on both humorous and educational questions and parliamentary law practice. The musical numbers have been vocal, piano, guitar, and saxophone selections by different members of the literary. Humorous and dramatic readings were also given. After several of the literary programs, dancing was enjoyed by the members. The music was furnished by Herman Frederickson with his accordion, Milton Swenson with his drums, and Henry Dammann with his guitar. From the Owls came a member of the School Debating Team, Harry Nelsen, one of the affirmative speakers. The question was: Resolved, that the several states should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance. The graduating members hope that the success of the literary may continue. -LAMBERT ERICKSON. . 4 THE Owts ENJOY DANCING Page Seventy-fozlr

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Back Row: GOODWIN SONSTEGARD, HENRY DAMMANN, IRVING LUNDBEIKG, EMIL BLOMBERG, CLARENCE LEIDER, JOSEPH KUI-IL, BENJAMIN LEwIs. Scroml Row: LENNART HALLBERG, MYRON CLARK, GIEIKRIT DOUWSMA, XVILBUR MAGNUSON, ROBERT FLESLAND, HERMAN IMDIEKE, MAURICE WILKINSON. First Row: PAUL POPKEN, MELVIN KULLHEM, G. EMERSON SARTAIN, HARRY NEI.SEN, OREN SHELLEY, ANTONIO FERNANDEZ, PAUL PEARSON. The Boys' Dormitory Self-Government Association HE boys living in the dormitories are proud of the fact that they are able to govern themselves. This is shown by the good behavior and fine co-operation of each student. Each dormitory has its own group of officers, who are elected at the beginning of each term. They include a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and a monitor for each floor. It is the duty of the officers to see that the rules of the dormitory are upheld and to act as representatives between the faculty and students. The real object of this form of government is to permit the boys living in the dormitories to participate in the making and executing of the different laws and rules of the dormitories, as well as appointing their own officers. Therefore the success of the Association depends on the co-operation that is given the officers and monitors by the boys living in the different halls. Each fall and winter terms the boys 'have Open House to which all students, relatives and faculty members are invited. After -the guests have been shown through the different rooms, they are taken to the Club room where a program is given and refreshments are served. A The boys in the dormitories, by donating small sums of money and selling candy bars, were able to raise enough money to take care of -five needy families at Christmas -HARRY NELSEN. Page Sr'L'z'nfy-six